Railroad Construction Safety Manager

General Description

§ Coordinate, implement, and monitor the Company Safety and Health Program at various project locations.

§ Assist in developing and implementing strategies for reducing and eliminating injuries, illness, and other incidents in a manner that effectively ensures the attainment of business unit targets and objectives.

§ Provide training for Company personnel regarding safety and health requirements.

§ Support pre-job safety planning meetings to plan for potential hazards and problems prior to the start of a job and develop emergency response plans for projects.

§ Initiate, coordinate, and lead safety and toolbox meetings and training programs to ensure effective communication of company policy and procedures.

§ Independently perform and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections, and/or behavioral observations throughout the Company's operations and communicate and facilitate the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.

§ Assist in the investigation of injury, illness, and general liability incidents.

§ Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence.

§ Provide updated information to team members regarding updates to company or regulatory requirement changes.

§ Identify team members that need assistance, training, coaching, or support meeting the Company safety and health requirements.

§ Identify team members that perform their duties above and beyond their requirements and provide positive feedback to those individuals.

§ Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors, and third-party personnel to ensure adherence to Company and Project safety policies and procedures.

§ Serve as a point of contact for any federal, state, or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including but not limited to OSHA, when the Company Safety Manager is not available.

§ Regulatory compliance, and continual improvement of the overall performance of the Company in a manner that is consistent with the Company's Core Values.

§ Railroad Construction experience preferred.

§ Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, FRA, FTA, and EPA regulations as well as other state/federal safety regulations.

§ Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

§ Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently.

§ Ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly, and implement all appropriate corrective and preventative actions.

§ Ability to work in a high production environment (40+ hours/week, including nights and weekends) and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.

§ Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs/policies as they relate to the safety of all work.

§ Ability to positively interact and influence front-line supervisors and field personnel to create a safe work environment.

§ Proficiency with OS Apple products (iPad).

§ Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat programs.

• Railroad Construction experience is preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressive experience with safety and health in the construction industry is preferred.
• Safety Certification Required (one of the following: CSP, CHST, ASP, OHST, CIH, National Safety Council’s Advanced Safety Certificate, and if working in New York - SST certification).

§ A valid driver's license and a driving record that meets Company requirements.

§ CPR/First Aid certification required, instructor preferred (certification can be completed upon hire).

§ OSHA 30-hour training completion required.

§ OSHA 500 or 501 (30-Hour and 10-Hour Trainer Certification) preferred.

§ OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification for Hazardous Material Clean-Up 

Operations is preferred.

§ MSHA mine safety knowledge preferred.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in safety and health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience is preferred (project management of construction worksite policies and safety systems may be accepted in lieu of a degree in safety).
• Safety Certification

• Work in extreme all-weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow and sleet).
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces over sometimes great distances.
• Able to work in conditions with loud noise; work on/around heavy/moving machinery; bend, walk, stand and sit for extended time.
• Exposed to loud noise.
• May be exposed to live track/trains and high voltage.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to travel.
• May be required to work long hours including evenings and weekends.